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» \<;k ih-plaindealkr-fkiday, December 21, 1973 Legal Notice AN ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF McHENRY, ILLINOIS, as follows: Section 1. That pursuant to the recommendation of the Electrical Commission of the City. Chapter 14, Article IV Section 18 of the Municipal Code of the City of McHenry, be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: 18.1. Adoption of National Electrical Code by Reference. The National Electrical Code. 1971 Edition, promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association, and amendments thereto, are hereby adopted by reference as and for the safe and practical standards for the installation, alteration and use pf electrical wiring, apparatus tne Citv, and equipment in | THINK MI IT! [ By BOB JUSTEN Our Christmas prayers center on the celebration of the birth of the Prince of Peace. As we express affection to Him, we should realize we need His guidance more than ever. At long last, let us realize we need a united intelligence to accept and follow His guidance in the things we do and the things we think. Let us realize no spot on earth can enjoy Peace on Earth as long as men fail to preserve peace in their hearts and minds. Let us realize that only with faith and hope can we unite as God's children; let us realize faith and hope will do away with the fears that divide us. /it long last, let us realize hatred, fanaticism and extremism can terminate only in the desolation of the mind, body and spirit. Let us realize man's morality, decency and dignity must be genuine for there is no substitute. Above all, let us realize we are only tem­ porary citizens of our tme, but have permanent souls that last through eternity. Don't you agree we should realize these things FROM New Year to Christmas; not merely FROM Christmas to New Year? . . . GEORGE R. JUSTEN FUNERAL HOME 3519 W. Elm Street, McHenry, Illinois Phone 385-2400 provided however, that where the provisions of the said National Electrical Code and amendments thereto are in conflict with the provisions of Sections 18.2 through 18.8 hereof, and of such amend­ ments hereof as the City may hereafter adopt, said Section 18.2 through 18.8 hereof and said amendments hereto as may hereafter be enacted by the City, shall control. Three copies of the aforesaid National Electrical Code, 1971 Edition, and of all amendments thereto subsequently enacted, are filed in the office of the City Clerk for public use, inspection and examination ana have been so filed with the City Clerk for a period of 15 days prior to adoption of this Ordinance. 18.2. Electrical Service, Wiring and Grounding. The following exceptions and modifications are found necessary to meet conditions A-l HEARING AID SERVICE 24 HOUR SERVICE FREE LOANERS COMPLETE REPAIRS ON ALL MAKES TRY BEFORE YOU BUY! FREE TRIAL ON ALL MODELS & STYLES R.0. STENSLAND . & ASSOCIATES RENTAL ON ZENITH & • MAICO HEARING AIDS 3937 W.MAIN ST. McHENRY 815-385-7661 Wednesday on ly 1 -5 P .M. Other locat ions: Mt . Prospect Oak Park - Aurora - H insda le Qat ter ies H a l f Pr ice Wi th Th is Ad. and shall prevail in the case of conflict thereof with any of the provisions in the aforesaid National Electrical Code: (a) All commercial, in­ dustrial and multi-family residence service shall be in rigid conduit; all interior wiring in commercial, in­ dustrial and multi-family residences shall be in thinwall (EMT) conduit. (b) Single-family residence service shall be in rigid or in thinwall (EMT) metal conduit; all interior wiring in Siqgle- family residences shall be in BX or in thinwall (EMT) conduit or shall be grounded Romex. (c) All underground wiring shall be in rigid conduit. (d) All metal noncurrent carrying parts of enclosures of electrical equipment and metal boxes shall be grounded. "Hie ground wire shall be secured to a cold water pipe when such pipe is available; if such pipe is not available, then the ground shall be secured to a ground rod at least eight foot in length. No ground shall be secured to any Fixture or fitting. Electrical Post Lites must be grounded by means of direct burial ground (UF) or rigid conduit. All buildings having metal siding shall t>e grounded by means of two ground rods, eight feet in length, located on opposite corners. (e) All electrical outlets, switches and light fixtures shall be provided with metal boxes, which shall be grounded. (f) Wiring for dining rooms, kitchens, laundries and'utility rooms in all residences shall not be smaller than No. 12 AWG wire and no more than three appliance outlets shall be located on any separate in­ dividual circuit. All furnaces, boilers, washers, dishwashers, air-conditioners, wells ana sump pumps shall be wired on separate circuits of wire not smaller than No. 12 AWG. (g) The existing type of wiring may be followed where additional outlets are being installed in any existing structure. However, where a building addition is being constructed, the type of wiring in the existing structure shall not be followed unless such existing wiring complies with the provisions of this Or­ dinance. 18.3. Electrical Inspection Department Established. That there is hereby established an SAVE MONEY! SAVE ENERGY! NOT ELECTRICAL! 7 s e - Aeutdlc jUam/bA Inc. 2914 W. Rout* 120 McH»nry, Illinois 60050 Phono: 815-385-6740 Electrical Inspection Depart­ ment for the regulation of the installation, alteration and use of all electrical wiring, ap- Earatus and equipment as erein provided. Such Elec­ trical Inspection Department shall consist of the Electrical Inspector of the City and such other employees as may, from time to time, be provided for by the City Council, and shall be a division of the Department of Public Works ana Inspection under the supervision of said department. Such Electrical Inspection Department shall be charged with the duty of en­ forcing the provisions of the rules and regulations relating to the installation, alteration and use of electrical equip­ ment, as provided for in this Ordinance and shall function under the immediate super­ vision and control of the Electrical Inspector. The Building Inspector shall act as the Electrical Inspector and shall have all of the pwers and perform all of the duties connected with that office. 18.4. Rough-in Inspections. No electrical installation or alteration shall be covered up or concealed before the elec­ trical wiring, equipment and apparatus has been inspected ana approved by the Electrical Inspection Department. Whenever an electrical installation or alteration is ready for a rough-in inspection, a request for such inspection shall he made to the Electrical Inspection Department at least one full work day in advance thereof. The rough-in in­ spection shall be made as soon thereafter as it is practical for the department to do so. Any electrical installation or alteration which has been concealed or covered up in THERE'S NO DOUBT ABOUT IT! FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN IS EVERYONE'S FAMILY FINANCIAL CENTER THE WISE INVESTOR KNOWS HE CAN BEAT INFLATION BY INVESTING HIS FUNDS IN A THRIFT ACCOUNT WHERE INTEREST IS CALCULATED FROM DATE OF DEPOSIT TO DATE OF WITHDRAWAL AND COMPOUNDED DAILY, r* Q7 -71/ nj SAVINGS ACCOUNTS AND CERTIFICATES EARN FROM J /O TO 1/2/0 PUT ONE OR MORE OF THESE EXCITING ITEMS ON YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST. AVAILABLE AT BARGAIN PRICES WITH A NEW ACCOUNT OR DEPOSIT IN YOUR PRESENT ACCOUNT. THE FANTASTIC SINGER CALCULATOR WITH 5 YEAR GUARANTEE YOURS AT GREAT SAVINGS WITH A DEPOSIT OF '250. OR MORE! COLOR TV p GIANT SIZE 25" Screen at great Savings with $5,000 Or More Deposit LARGE 18" SCREEN at great Savings with $2,500 Or More Deposit PUT THESE ON YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT LIST WONDERFUL HAMILTON BEACH PREMIUMS. STARTS YOUR DAY A LITTLE NICER... AND ENDS IT A LITTLE EASIER. Each one at great savings to you with deposit of $25.00 or more. FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN A S S O C I A T I O N OF CRYSTAL LAKE SA VE. . . WHERE SA VING PA YS! Established 1952 as Crystal Lake Savings & Loan Association 1 EAST CRYSTAL LAKE AVENUE TELEPHONE 459 1400 t£i EQUAL HOUSING LENDER violation of the provisions of this Section, shall be com­ pletely opened up and un­ covered by the owner of the premises upon the request of the Electrical Inspection Department. In addition thereto, the initial failure to have any electrical installation or alteration uncovered or opened for inspection, shall be punishable by the payment of the fine provided for in Section 18.8 hereof. 18.5. Temporary and Per­ manent Service. It shall be unlawful for any person to turn on electrical power into any electrical wire or apparatus for temporary or for permanent electrical service, unless a Certificate of Approval has first been issued for such purpose by the Electrical In­ spection Department. When temporary or per­ manent electrical service is desired, it shall be the responsibility of the electrical contractor, or other installer, performing the electrical work, to make a request to the Department for an inspection of the electrical work, said request to be at least one full working day in advance of the requested inspection. No Certificate of Approval for such temporary or permanent electrical service shall be issued until after the department has completely inspected the electrical work and until such inspection discloses that the provisions and requirements of this Ordinance have been fully complied with. Certificates of Approval shall be issued in duplicate. One copy thereof shall be retained as part of the records of the department, and the other copy shall be delivered to the Electric Utility Company. No Electric Utility Company shall energize any temporary or permanent electric service until it has received a copy of the aforesaid Certificate of Approval. 18.6. Annual Inspections. The electrical installations in all buildings and structures located m areas that are zoned for industrial, commercial or multi-family dwellings (where the dwelling consists of more than two units) uses shall be subject to annual re-inspection by the Electrical Inspection Department. Changes and alterations in the electrical installations may be ordered by the Electrical Inspection Department as a consequence of such annual inspection where the public safety requires. Written notice of such changes or alterations shall be given to the owner of the firemises by the Electrical nspection Department, and sucn changes or alterations shall be made within thirty days after said written notice is given. The Electrical In­ spection Department shall have the power to cause the current in any wire or con­ ductor to be turned off wherever this becomes necessary, in his judgment, for the protection of life, limb or property. All changes and alterations made pursuant to such notice shall be inspected and approved by the Electrical Inspection Department. 18.7. Licensing and Registration of Electrical Contractors. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in the business of installing electrical conductors, in the City, to be used for light, heat or power, or to engage in the business as an Electrical contractor without first having obtained a City License therefor; provided however, that if sucn person firm, corporation or electrical contractor is then licensed in another Illinois Municipality as an Electrical ^Contractor, it shall not be necessary for such licensee to obtain an Electrical Contractors License from the City of McHenry, or to pay a license fee during the term of said foreign license. All applications for an Electrical Contractors License shall be made to the Electrical' Inspection Department upon forms provided by said Department for that purpose/ Upon receipt of an application for a license hereunder, the, Department shall refer such application and applicant to the City Electrical Commission for investigation and for such testing of electrical knowledge and work proficiency as may be required by the said Com-' mission. If the applicant is found by the Commission to be qualified for an Electrical Contractors License, it shall, instruct the City Clerk to enroll the name of the applicant on the register of Licensed Electrical Contractors, and to issue to such applicant a Certificate of Registration. The term of the Electrical Contractors License shall be the Calendar Year, and the annual fee for such license shall be $25.00, except that where a license is issued for less than a full term, the $25.00 fee shall be prorated on the basis of number of months remaining in the calendar year for which th6 license is issued. Any license issued hereunder may be revoked by the Elec­ trical Commission for the violation by the licensee of any provisions of this Ordinance, and such revocation may be in addition to any monetary fine imposed by this Ordinance. No license issued hereunder shall be renewed for any subsequent term unless the City Clerk is authorized by the Electrical Commission to issue such renewal. 18.8. Penalty. Any person, firm, corporation or contractor who shall violate any provision of this Ordinance, or fail, neglect, or refuse to comply with any order of the said Electrical Inspection Depart­ ment, in pursuance of and by authority of any of the provisions herein contained, shall be subject to a fine of not less than Ten Dollars ($10.00). noi more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each of­ fense. Section 2. All Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with this Ordinance, be and the same are, hereby repealed effective January 1, 1974. Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on February 1, 1974. PASSED this 17th day of December, 1973. AYES: Bolger, Datz, Howard, Peppi Wegener NAYES: None ABSENT: None APPROVED this 17th day of December, 1973. S-Joseph B. Stanek Harker, Rogers, epr M layor ATTEST: S-Earl R. Walsh City Clerk (Pub. Dec. 21,1973) The world's largest ivory market is in London, England. 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